IRON is my enemy

I apologize for asking this question...but has anyone else had a battle with Iron and it's unpleasant side affects?  On Saturday I thought I was going to have to go to the ER...7 1/2 hours to accomplish such a seemingly simple task!  I take Benefiber in the morning and evening, I even went and got some suppositories...OMG thought I was dying.  I am now adding Flax power to everything, have invested in couple boxes of Smooth Move tea...Any suggestions?  I know this sounds stupid...but if I have gone through Menopause do I REALLY need all this freakin iron?...sorry makes it sound like I am sucking it down, I only take 1 tablet at night.  (i understand the malabsorption but good grief)

would love your input, thanks much!

I've not had much of a problem with this myself, but I've seen people who have recommend Miralax quite often. What kind of iron are you taking, also? Some forms of it are more constipating than others, it seems.

I hope you get some relief soon!

Thanks so much Pam.   I am taking 1- 50mg of Ferro-Sequels(ferrous fumate)at night.  Thanks for the Miralax tip, I will buy some today.  I haven't had another bout with it yet and hope not to ever again...ugh. 

My dietician recommened Milk of Magnesia.  I need to use it 1-2 x/week, without taking iron.  We'll see what my bariatric physician says about adding iron, Vit K, etc. on my 2 month visit. 

excellent, let me know what they tell you.  I appreciate your help.

nana, I finally found the reference I wanted for you. According to the resident vitamin and supplement guru, carbonyl iron will not constipate you. It may be worth looking for!

thanks much, will do!